Line Cook Joya

Joya; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in California seeks candidates for culinary positions focused on maintaining high-quality food standards, teamwork, and safe kitchen practices. The role demands a minimum of two years of experience and knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and sanitation regulations. Applicants must be organized, able to lift 50 pounds, and have a basic comprehension of English. This position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience in a similar position preferred.
• Basic comprehension of English oral and written language.
• Able to apply basic knife skills required for preparation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Providing and maintaining high quality standards in food preparation.
• Assisting as needed in execution of service.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Tools

Knives

Oven

Food slicing machine

Job description

Job Requirements

To include but not limited to:

• Providing and maintaining high quality standards and procedures in preparing and serving all food.
• Maintaining solid knowledge of all food products and is able to skillfully apply culinary techniques.
• Assisting as needed in execution of service.
• Maintains a solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation.
• Responsible for preparation of all aspects of restaurants foods, hot and cold; including banquets and special events.
• Ensuring that all food quality meets specifications and guarantees.
• Maintaining a solid knowledge, understanding and preparation of base sauces, stocks and soups.
• Regularly restocks all kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Properly labeling and dating all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Keeping the kitchen, a clean, safe and sanitary environment in which to work; making sure all kitchen sanitation standards are met.
• Assisting the Chefs in all health, safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Assisting in lowering all food costs and wastes.
• Ensuring all products are rotating on a first-in, first-out philosophy.
• Ensuring all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area.
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Working as a team, assisting all guests’ and employees’ needs and inquiries.
• Effectively communicating with management, chefs and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees.
• Following all procedures and policies set forth by the company, division and department.
• Following all health and safety regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 Years minimum experience in a similar position preferred.
• Basic comprehension of English oral and written language.
• Ability to read and measure recipes.
• Able to apply basic knife skills required for preparation.
• Knowledge of weights and measures.
• Exhibits a basic knowledge, understanding and application of various cooking techniques.
• Basic knowledge of cooking utensils and equipment, pots, pans, dish ware, silverware, glassware, food slicing machine, knives, oven, grill/stove burners, microwave appliances, brazier, steam kettles.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation rules and regulations
• Experience with interior of hotels, in restaurants and kitchen areas, with exposure to humidity, steam and extreme temperatures.
• Exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.